Production (Manufacturing Operations) Management Development Associate

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. This program allows you to embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom can’t offer.

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As a Production Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with the production management work that you’ll do. You’ll also gain experience in leading people and operations through the entire path to high-quality pet food production.

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, and launch your career.

Discover a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures that will allow you to rely on experience and discernment to plan and accomplish your goals.

Practice personal safety and be an example to the organization in terms of employee safety and protection of company assets.

Lead and oversee the execution of production schedules.

Ensure the flow of materials, parts, and resources necessary for plant-wide production.

Plan methods to improve efficiency in production and be assigned production improvement tasks.

Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards.

Requirements :

Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or related discipline attained or expected by June 2026.

Other

Prior co-op, practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience is preferred

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The approximate pay for this position is $85,000 annually. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and / or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com). Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.